Cru

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Seu Jorge, the renowned Brazilian singer and actor, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Cru in 2024!Seu Jorge, the internationally successful Brazilian singer and actor, celebrates in 2024 the 20th anniversary of his second solo album, CRU. This "classic" established him as the new standard-bearer of Brazilian music. Released after "City of God," where he played Mané Galinha, a.k.a. Manu the Rooster, CRU was praised by the international press and acclaimed by the public.Produced with Jérôme Pigeon (Favela Chic) and featuring Matthieu Chedid, the album was conceived during legendary Parisian nights. The album, which includes covers of Gainsbourg and Elvis Presley, caught the attention of Wes Anderson, leading to Seu Jorge's participation in "The Life Aquatic" and his Portuguese-language covers of David Bowie. Bowie himself praised these versions.Since CRU, Seu Jorge has followed up with tours and prestigious collaborations, positioning himself as the worthy successor to Jorge Ben and Caetano Veloso. He has also collaborated with U2, Coldplay, and Matthieu Chedid and Sidiki Diabaté in France. Committed to the fight against racism, he remains an emblematic figure of contemporary Brazilian culture. The cover art by Vik Muniz and the refined mixing by Renaud Letang contribute to the timelessness of this album.